Lorne Historical Society News

1868

June 21, 2022 Mountjoy’s erect a Temperance Hotel (now Erskine House).

June 21, 2022 Silk started the Louttit Bay sawmill (near the heath beds, Deans Marsh Road).

June 20, 2022 The “Sanctuary” on Erskine River first used for church services.

June 20, 2022 Mountjoy family erects a two-room dwelling.

June 20, 2022 Louttit Bay added to the Winchelsea Shire.

June 20, 2022 Schooner “Otway” driven ashore in gale force winds and wrecked.

June 20, 2022 A telegraph line linked Louttit Bay to Melbourne.

June 20, 2022 Saturday, February 17th, Schooner “Rebel” ran aground on main Lorne beach but was later refloated.

June 20, 2022 Friday June 16th, Schooner “Osprey” wrecked in heavy seas.

June 20, 2022 The Louttit Bay “Cattle Run” was established by Mr. Herd, succeeded by Mr. Asplin, then Mr. Short.

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